How to Build a Get Home Bag
A term you will hear frequently on Prepping and Survival websites is a Get Home Bag. You could also hear this called by
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AuthorPat Henry
Household Survival – 15 Lifesaving Items You Probably Already Have
Many of us who are new to prepping become wrapped up in the things we don’t have. We scour the internet looking for
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What’s In Your Nightstand?
It is the sound that almost everyone fears at some point. ‘That noise’ you hear while you are in bed that doesn’t sound
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Back to Basics: Are You Prepared to Defend Your Family?
In the continuation of my Back to Basics series that has stretched out a little longer than anticipated, I want to address another
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At What Point Do Our Nation’s Heroes Become Their Fellow Citizen’s Enemies
Nations rise and fall as they have done since the beginning of time. Some fear that our nation, the United States of America,
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How to Camo Paint Your AR15
When I purchased my AR15, I never really considered painting it and I loved the nice black finish. Over the years though I
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Should You Buy an Air Rifle for Survival?
Many times through the years I have stumbled into prepper articles or discussions about the best firearms to have for SHTF. There
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100 Deadly Skills – Lifesaving Tips for Preppers
I am always looking to learn skills that can improve many facets of my life. A chief aspect of prepping I believe is
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How Long Will Your Food Last After SHTF?
One of the central pillars of preparedness is being able to feed yourself. Preppers focus some of their attention on stockpiling food as
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Back to Basics: How to Stockpile Food for Emergencies
Last week I began a new series called, Back to Basics. As I said in my first article: “Why and How to Stockpile
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32 Must Have Prepper Books
For a long time now I have been meaning to post a list of prepper resources. I do have a lot listed our
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Drawbacks to Carrying Concealed
Concealed carry is one way that people can keep protection, in the form of a firearm on their person at all times.
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The 5 Wise Men of Prepping
To approach any scenario in life, the 5 wise men give clarity, direction and purpose to the question at hand. The concept of
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Bug Out Bag Checklist
When you are assembling your Bug Out bag, most people begin with scouring the internet looking for ideas. If you are like me,
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Christmas Buying Guide – Give the Gift of Prepping
It is finally December and for me and all of the other procrastinators out there, it’s time to consider Christmas gifts for those
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9 Questions to Ask Before Accepting People into Your Survival Group
We talk about it all the time and it has been the subject of countless debates both on the Prepper Journal and other
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Blackout! – Power Outage Checklist
In preparation for National Geographic’s debut of American Blackout this coming Sunday; I wanted to create my own power outage checklist for preppers.
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Simple Winter Car Survival Kit
Most of you who follow the news have by now heard of the plight of so many people in Atlanta that were stranded
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How To Convert Crock-Pot Cooking to Dutch Oven Perfection
By: Rick Mansfield Slow cookers are wonderful things. Of course where I grew up, we simply called them “Crock Pots.” But since that’s
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Avoid The Lines – How to Store Fuel Long Term
A generator without gas is like a rifle without ammunition. For this piece of machinery to be of any use to you outside
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How can Bulletproof Vests Help Preppers Stay Protected this Winter?
“We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us
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Children after SHTF: Liability or Responsibility
How many times have you heard the question, “Who would want to bring a child into this world”? I can remember hearing this
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How Much Ammo do I Need for SHTF?
A common question when preppers begin the process of accumulating supplies and knowledge is How much ammo do I need for SHTF? Of
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